

Ham Tin Wan (aka Ham Tin Beach; 鹹田灣) used to be a quiet, secluded beach in Sai Kung East Country Park which is part of Hong Kong UNESCO Global Geopark. It’s now nothing but free accommodation for the swarms of tourists from China who spend little in the city — they bring their food, water and drinks from China — and leave behind heaps of garbage. It’s pretty much impossible for locals to enjoy a quiet weekend or other holidays strolling around the scenic beach. Ham Tin Wan has been severely ravaged by the Chinese tourists in the past few years. The same thing is happening at other hiking trails and country parks in the city. And things are getting worse.








































